Brussels: Chocolate Walking Tour & Hands-On Workshop

Summary

Brussels chocolate walking tour with tastings and workshop through grand-place to royal galleries

You’ll wander through Brussels’ historic center with a local guide, tasting ten different chocolates at legendary shops and hearing stories behind each bite. Try your hand at making your own chocolates during a lively workshop—and bring them home as edible souvenirs. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and that lovely sense of being part of the city for an afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to eat this much chocolate before noon. We started right in the middle of Brussels, at Grand-Place—those gold-trimmed guildhouses look even more dramatic when you’re slightly jittery from anticipation (and maybe caffeine). Our guide, Marie, had this way of telling stories that made even the cobblestones seem like they had secrets. She pointed out little details I’d have missed on my own—like a tiny sculpture tucked above a bakery—and kept us moving just fast enough to keep warm. It was one of those gray Belgian mornings where you can almost smell rain in the air, but somehow it just made the city feel cozier.

The first chocolatier we stopped at—I wish I could remember the name—handed us these delicate truffles that melted instantly. I tried to pace myself (ten tastings is no joke), but honestly, after the second shop I gave up and just enjoyed it. Marie explained how pralines were invented here, right in the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert. The old marble floors echoed under our shoes as we wandered past glass storefronts; I caught a whiff of something floral from one window and realized it was Rubi chocolate in their champagne truffles. Li laughed when I tried to say “merci” with my mouth full—probably butchered it.

Somewhere near Manneken Pis (which is smaller than you think), we ducked into a workshop space for our chocolate-making session. The room was warm and smelled like cocoa powder and vanilla. My hands got sticky pretty quickly—I’m not exactly neat—but nobody seemed to mind. There was this moment when everyone went quiet, focused on swirling their own little creations, except for someone’s phone buzzing faintly in a coat pocket. When we finished, we wrapped up our homemade chocolates to take home (mine looked lopsided but tasted fine). Walking back past Saint Catherine’s church with our boxes felt oddly triumphant.

Honestly? I still think about that last bite of dark chocolate from Mary Chocolatier—something about the texture and how it lingered after all those city sounds faded away for a second. If you’re looking for a Brussels chocolate walking tour that actually lets you get your hands messy (and full), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Brussels chocolate tour and workshop

• Introduction at Grand'Place
• See modern fountain sculpture
• Visit Saint Catherine's church and old port
• Make chocolate creations workshop
• Taste chocolates and learn Mary Chocolatier history
• Enjoy three chocolate tastings
• Visit Manneken Pis landmark
• Explore oldest part of Brussels
• See Neuheus chocolate store and Royal Galleries

Top questions

How many chocolate tastings are included?

The tour includes 10 chocolate tastings at top chocolatiers in Brussels.

Is there a hands-on chocolate workshop?

Yes, there’s a 1-hour workshop where you make your own chocolates to take home.

Are major Brussels landmarks included on this tour?

Yes, you’ll see Grand-Place, Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert, Manneken Pis, and Saint Catherine’s church along the route.

Does the tour include guidance by a local?

Yes, you’ll be guided by a knowledgeable local throughout the walking tour and workshop.

Can infants join this chocolate walking tour?

No, infants are not allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point and along the route.

Do I get to take my handmade chocolates home?

Yes, you can take your own chocolate creations home after the workshop session.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walking tour past major Brussels sights like Grand-Place and Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert, ten tastings at some of the best chocolatiers in town, plus an hour-long hands-on chocolate workshop where you create treats to bring home with you.